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Careers

 

Vandenberg Space Force Base is growing, and we want YOU to join our team to help build the future of the U.S. Space Force! We are actively seeking talented, driven civilian professionals to fill critical roles across the enterprise in fields such as Science & Engineering, Cyberspace & IT, Business Administration, and Operations & Mission Support. Your work here directly impacts national defense, range operations, and global space superiority.

 

Application Instructions & Requirements

All eligible applicants must follow these guidelines to ensure their application is processed efficiently:

Requirement Detail
Where to Apply Send resumes directly to: SLD30.Hiring.Opportunities@spaceforce.mil
Document Format Resumes must be submitted as a PDF file.
Length Limit

Resumes must be a 2-page maximum, otherwise resume will not be considered.

Please refer to the OPM Agency Guidance on the Two-Page Limit for more information.
Subject Line format

MUST include: [Position Title] — [Pay Plan] — [Occupational Series] — Vandenberg SFB

(Example: COMPUTER SCIENCE — NH-03 — 1550 — Vandenberg SFB).
Security Warning

🛑 DO NOT include 🛑 

  • Personally identifiable information (social security numbers, birth dates, medical history, etc.)
  • Photos or portraits

 

After emailing your resume, you will receive an automated reply containing a unique link to the VSFB Applicant Questionnaire. You must complete this questionnaire to finalize your submission. Your resume will not be forwarded to the hiring manager until this step is finished.

Official occupational series descriptions can be found here: OPM Occupational Series Directory.

 

Pay Band Structure

Official General Schedule (GS) pay band descriptions: OPM General Schedule Directory

Career Path Pay Band Equivalent GS Level Salary Range ($)
Business Management and Technical Management Professional (NH) I GS 1-4 30,515 - 54,640
II GS 5-11 47,019 - 112,053
III GS 12-13 103,316 - 159,716
IV GS 14-15 145,180 - 195,200
Technical Management Support (NJ) I GS 1-4 30,515 - 54,640
II GS 5-8 47,019 - 83,859
III GS 9-11 71,244 - 112,053
IV GS 12-13 103,316 - 159,716
Administrative Support (NK) I GS 1-4 30,515 - 54,640
II GS 5-7 47,019 - 75,722
III GS 8-10 64,503 - 101,988

*Note: Starting pay will vary with experience and applicable incentives.

 

Business Administration & Program Management

Duty Title Pay Band Occupational Series
CONTRACT SPECIALIST NH-03 1102
MISC ADMIN AND PROGRAM NH-02 0301
PROGRAM ANALYST NH-03 0343
PROGRAM MANAGEMENT NH-03 0343
 

Cyberspace IT & Telecommunications

Duty Title (Click to Expand) Pay Band Occupational Series
INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Position Responsibilities: [Insert Responsibilities Here]

Desired Skills/Expertise: [Insert Skills Here]

 NH-02 2210
TELECOMMUNICATIONS SPECIALIST

Position Responsibilities:

  • Performs as a crew leader. Passes on to other workers instructions received from the supervisor. Assigns tasks to be performed, sets work pace, tracks work progress, and provides status/progress reports to supervisor.
  • Performs database work on record updates for fiber optic cabling, copper cabling, infrastructure audits, circuit routings, and workflow management involving ICT systems and infrastructure.
  • Serves in a liaison capacity between contractors, commercial vendors, and government officials to resolve a wide variety of problems involving ICT systems and infrastructure.
  • Coordinates with Headquarters USSF, Defense Information Systems Agency, installation officials and working groups, commercial companies, manufacturers, vendors, customers, and engineering/installation personnel.
  • Participates in meetings between contractors, commercial vendors, and Space Force officials to resolve a wide variety of conventional problems involving high value ICT systems and infrastructure.
  • Performs work involved in developing, refining, and complying with ICT systems and infrastructure planning and policy direction including short and long-range planning.
  • Reviews requests for communication services; prepares cost estimates; coordinates the allocation of resources; prepares/reviews equipment and facility specifications, monitors/resolves technical communications problems, and conducts operational acceptance tests.
  • Recommends and implements changes to installation records, engineering drawings and equipment wiring diagrams.
  • Plans and develops methods, procedures, policies, and techniques concerning ICT infrastructure and systems. Performs on-site and desktop surveys for ICT requirements.
  • Acts as a technical advisor and Subject Matter Expert (SME): Provides technical assistance, guidance, and training for assigned ICT systems and infrastructure to system users, customers, program managers and contract personnel.
  • Develops planning documentation, reviews requests for communication services, prepares budgetary justifications, coordinates the allocation of resources, prepares/reviews equipment, and facility specifications.
  • Advises users on the interpretation/application of policies, standards, and procedures in the evaluation of current and future capabilities. Provides consultation and instruction to functional area users on ICT plans, policies, and requirements. Provides guidance on capabilities, limitations, and peculiarities of the solutions under consideration.
  • Plans, organizes, and directs activities of the organization, ensuring activities comply with legal and regulatory requirements while meeting customer needs.
  • Develops goals and objectives that integrate unit objectives. Coordinates actions for carrying out ICT projects including the development, monitoring, and management of project milestones.
  • Keeps abreast of emerging technologies to predict future ICT requirements.
  • Represents the organization with installation and functional area organizations.
  • Documents inspection and maintenance actions. Defines or develops communication contingency plans for communications outage scenarios. Conducts traffic analysis and technical assessments on equipment.
  • Professionally represent the organization. Provides briefings and presents clear, concise, and well-structured oral presentations as needed.
  • Works well in a team environment.
  • Practices good OPSEC and follows COMSEC policies.

Desired Skills/Expertise:

  • Cybersecurity Certification: Possession of an active, industry-recognized cybersecurity certification relevant to the role, such as CompTIA Security+, is highly preferred.
  • Knowledge of a wide range of ICT theories, concepts, principles, practices, procedures, policies, standards, and operational requirements to include DOD and USSF security policies and guidelines.
  • Knowledge of performance characteristics of ICT equipment, infrastructure, systems, services, and transmission media to develop procedures/policies/practices for local use and evaluate devices, proposals, and approaches.
  • Knowledge of basic electronics theory and operating principles, the application of existing and planned technology to communications requirements, and equipment interoperability and compatibility.
  • Ability to plan, organize, and prioritize workload to meet changing and challenging deadlines.
  • Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing to identify, direct, or coordinate actions required in providing needed service.
  • Ability to analyze/apply specialized communication methods, engineering drawings, analytical techniques, and information involving ICT systems and infrastructure (e.g., systems compatibility, circuits, switches, distribution, satellite linkages, and networking).
  • Ability to establish and maintain relationships with key individuals/groups within and outside immediate work unit including field-level representatives.
  • Ability to advise senior leaders, Program Element Monitors, and field-level representatives.
  • Skill in using ICT tools, test equipment, computers and operate a motor vehicle.
  • Knowledge of safety regulations, practices, and procedures such as safety precautions.
 NH-02 0391
 

Medical Health & Human Readiness

Duty Title Pay Band Occupational Series
CHILD DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST NH-02 0701
HEALTH PHYSICIST NH-03 1306
 

Operations Safety Facilities & Technical Skills

Duty Title Pay Band Occupational Series
ELECTRICIAN WG-11 2805
FACILITY OPERATIONS SERVICES NH-03 1640
FIREFIGHTER GS-08 0081
HVAC WG-11 5301
MACHINING WG-11 3414
PLUMBER WG-09 4206
VEHICLE MECHANIC WG-10 5803
 

Public Affairs & Legal

Duty Title Pay Band Occupational Series
GOVERNMENT INFORMATION SPECIALIST NH-02 0306
PHOTOGRAPHER NH-02 1060
 

Science & Engineering

Duty Title Pay Band Occupational Series
AEROSPACE ENGINEER NH-03 0861
BIOLOGICAL SCIENTIST (ENVIRONMENTAL) NH-02 0401
CIVIL ENGINEER NH-03 0810
COMPUTER ENGINEER NH-03 0854
COMPUTER SCIENCE NH-03 1550
DATA SCIENTIST NH-02 1560
ELECTRONIC ENGINEER NH-03 0855
GENERAL ENGINEER NH-03 0801
MATHEMATICIAN NH-02 1520
MECHANICAL ENGINEERING NH-03 0830

 

 

Refreshed 07/21/2026

 

 

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